Hattersheim, 23 July 2026 – Hilscher's new pluggable embedded communication module netRAPID 90IC has been nominated for the AutomationsBest Award 2026 by Wiley Industry News in the Best Product category. The award honors outstanding products and solutions in industrial automation. The winners will be announced during SPS – Smart Production Solutions in November.
With the netRAPID 90IC, Hilscher addresses the growing demand for seamless industrial communication integration in compact field devices. Based on the proven netX 90 communication controller, the pluggable module combines multi-protocol support, integrated security features, and IIoT connectivity on a single hardware platform. This enables device manufacturers to reduce development and integration efforts, minimize production risks, and prepare their products for future requirements, including cybersecurity regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
The nomination for this year's AutomationsBest Award highlights Hilscher's commitment to providing device manufacturers with future-proof and practical communication solutions from a single source. The netRAPID 90IC simplifies both the implementation of Industrial Ethernet connectivity and the integration of modern IIoT and cybersecurity capabilities, helping manufacturers accelerate product development while meeting evolving market and regulatory demands.